Kristen, Our Angel

Jerry releasing the first balloon to our Angel.

“Our Angel”

 Kristen Lea Douglas

November 28^th, 1985 – December 3^rd, 2003

This balloon is being released to

join our angel in heaven.

“Forget me not, for I am there.

With the beat of your heart,

On the wing of your prayer.”

If found, please return to:

The Douglas Family

9699 Morel Drive, Bloomington, IL 61704  

On March 3rd, 2004 balloons were released to heaven to be with our Angel. The above verse was attached along with Kristen's senior picture to her balloons. The ballons were released by family and friends living in, Illinois, Ohio, Texas, Michigan & California. Jerry and I stood quietly on the deck watching as our angel took our gifts of love sent to her through the clouds into heaven.

The first balloons sailing to heaven.

Just to have one more second, one last hug, one last I Love You, we would move the heavens and the earth!  KD, we love you and miss you so much!, All our love forever, Mom & Dad

Balloons were released today in memory of heavens newest Angel.  These pictures were taken by Kristen's Aunt Debra in Toledo, Ohio.

Uncle Jim, Cousins, Trisha, Darren, Baby Darren & Darrek.....   Release of the first balloons.  One pink "It's a girl" balloon was sent from Darrek's friend that had a baby girl today, Angelina Raeann.

Balloons are released..... and heaven bound! To Our KD, Heaven's Newest Angel, with love!

The first balloon is returned home on March 11th, 2004.  The balloon was released by my cousins, Kathy & Steve Fye and their children, Amanda & Tony from Lambertville MI, and found in Ottawa Lake MI.

Kristen's Great Aunt Dolly, and cousins Krisie, Jackie, Tiffany & Chad send balloons to heaven to our Angel. Cousins that have never met are bonded together at the heart. So much love and support is greatly needed and appreciated!

Papa & Nonie get ready to release ballons to their precious angel.

 The balloons sail away into the heavens.

The second balloon tag is returned home from Ottawa Lake Michigan, 450 miles away from home.  It was returned on my birthday, May 6th, 2004 a much needed gift of love. This ballon was found in a field in Monroe County, MI by Don and Sharon Sahloff, thank you so very much for returning this tag to us, your kindness is greatly appreciated.

Balloons sent to KD from Ohio with so much love. Aunt Deb and Darrek sent these balloons to KD on June 3, 2004.

This is the backside of Aunt Deb's balloon tag that was returned home. This was sent out on March, 3, 2004.

2nd Heavenly Angel Day balloons are getting ready in Toledo to be sent to you KD.  Even baby Darren sends love to you!

DJ releases his balloon to heaven. 

Lots of balloons, lots of love to be sent to our Angel!

Today is December 14th, 2005 and KD's 2nd Heavenly Birthday balloon released from Aunt Deb in Toledo made its way home to Bloomington, Illinois. There are so many special people in this world that have touched our hearts, but this man is so very special to have returned this home to us.  The interesting thing is that his brothers name where he was hunting is "Douglas" and his wife's name is "Lavonia", Douglas like our last name and her name so close to "Donia". Was there a reason that her balloon was found here?

The balloon was received today, still inflated.   

The letter received:

To the Douglas Family

Enclosed is a balloon that I found while deer hunting on my brother's property in Pittsford Township, Hillsdale County, Michigan, located about 4 miles southwest of Hudson, Michigan. The day was windy and cold, about 25, with roughly 2 inches of snow from the previous evening on the ground. On December 4, 2005, about 8:00 a.m. as I got out of my truck and started walking to my hunting spot, I noticed something bright red just above the ground caught in the trees of the fence row. I saw the fully inflated balloon with a lot of snow on it. When I brushed off the snow, it became airborne. As I still held the ribbon, I could see notes on it. I then took it to my truck for safekeeping. Later when I returned to my truck and opened the tailgate (having forgotten about the balloon), the balloon came out of the truck and took off. I was lucky to grab at the end of the ribbon as it was soaring almost out of reach.

When I returned home, I brought the balloon in so that I could return it. I am enclosing some maps indicating about where I found. This balloon may have traveled farther if it had not been through a snowstorm. I am assuming that "Aunt Deb" launched this from Toledo, Ohio, which is approximately 50 miles southeast of where I found it.

Peace and comfort to your family

Edward LaNew

197 E. Union St.

Morenci, MI 49256

2 balloons to go to heaven to be with you KD, for the 2 years that you have been away.  These balloons are still at home.  Why? Selfishness, loneliness, and just plain not wanting to let go!

Kristen's 3rd Heavenly Angel Day

December 3rd, 2006

3 red balloons, one for each heavenly year that you have been gone.  We love you angel!

The candle burns throught out the day to let you know dearest little angel that we are always remembering you!  You will forever be in our hearts!

This beautiful flower and card arrived at my work from Kristen's friend Cat.  How much Cat thinks of her friend and now her guardian angel is a friendship that will be everlasting. It warms our hearts to know that her friends still hold her close in their hearts.  Thank you so much Cat!

Lani & Miles look out into the snow for their "Girl Angel"

On a birthday, there is cake, candles, singing, & joy. Your birthday was your favorite poppy seed muffins, brownies that your Nonie made you, balloons, candles and stories of the joy that you brought to all of our lives.        

Nonies & Erika prepare wishes for your birthday.
Dad attaches his birthday wish to you.

Uncle Ted signs the birthday balloon.
Almost ready to send the balloons to you.
Erika finds the words to tell you how much she misses you...
Dad and Erika are almost ready for you to catch your birthday balloons.